The Idea That Many People Seem Unable to Detect Gradual

question 128

True/False

The idea that many people seem unable to detect gradual but deadly trends in modern civilization is an example of the Hawthorne Effect.

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Definitions:

Barrier Islands

Narrow, elongated islands lying parallel to the coast, formed largely of sand, protecting the coast from erosion and storms.

Coastal Accumulations

The build-up of sedimentary materials, such as sand and gravel, along coastlines due to oceanic and tidal movements.

Shallow

relating to an area of water that is not deep.

Narrow Islands

Long, slim landforms surrounded by water, often formed by volcanic activity or the buildup of sediment.